Carmine
Boy name · #1034 in 2025 · Uniqueness 45/100
Carmine is currently the #1034 boy name in the United States — 214 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1223, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,411 boys born in 2025 was named Carmine.
The 134-year story
Carmine first appears in the Social Security records in 1891, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 262 boys were named Carmine — good for #789 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Carmine per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Carmine in class?
Carmine scores 45 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Carmine is most common
Geography matters for names, and Carmine is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Carmines were NY (49), NJ (25), CA (15), CT (15), PA (15). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Carmine
Statistically, parents drawn to Carmine tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Constantine, Caine, Blaine, Kaine, and Slade.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Carmine | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 214 | #1034 |
| 2024 | 196 | #1099 |
| 2023 | 150 | #1283 |
| 2022 | 151 | #1278 |
| 2021 | 147 | #1291 |
| 2020 | 132 | #1347 |
| 2019 | 112 | #1515 |
| 2018 | 127 | #1385 |
| 2017 | 125 | #1402 |
| 2016 | 129 | #1373 |
| 2015 | 150 | #1223 |
| 2014 | 155 | #1188 |
| 2013 | 131 | #1315 |
| 2012 | 126 | #1346 |
| 2011 | 146 | #1206 |
| 2010 | 137 | #1267 |
| 2009 | 162 | #1134 |
| 2008 | 174 | #1074 |
| 2007 | 212 | #934 |
| 2006 | 262 | #789 |
| 2005 | 205 | #886 |
| 2004 | 63 | #1934 |
| 2003 | 47 | #2269 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2632 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2277 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Carmine a popular boy name?
Carmine ranked #1034 among boys in 2025 with 214 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1223.
When was the name Carmine most popular?
Carmine peaked in 2006, when 262 American boys received the name (ranked #789 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Carmine?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,411 newborn American boys was named Carmine. It scores 45/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.